Harrison on 5th by Senior Star
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbus, OH

Harrison on 5th by Senior Star

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbus, OH

Overview of Harrison on 5th by Senior Star

Harrison on 5th by Senior Star offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Columbus, Ohio. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision.

Respite care is available for a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care settings may not require leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, with a studio offering one private living space and a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together. Respite residents have a fully furnished apartment ready for temporary use.

The community is in Harrison West and has a Walk Score of 69, making the area somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed. The social event calendar and exercise programs provide scheduled opportunities for activities and physical exercise, and Senior Star operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #49 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 49th out of 424 assisted living communities we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
69 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A Not Accredited
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About This Community

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior LivingU.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Certifications & Programs

accredited senior living communityVoluntary accreditation from an independent standards body, involving external review against published quality standards - a higher bar than mandatory state licensure.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed Apartment

Contact Harrison on 5th by Senior Star

Managed by Niniana J. Thompson

Executive Director

Niniana J. Thompson serves as the Executive Director at Harrison on 5th by Senior Star. She has been an associate since 2023 and is passionate about serving the community with dedication and care.

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Harrison on 5th by Senior Star's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Columbus

Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Bickford of Upper Arlington
AL
MC
Columbus (River Ridge)
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 101
Rank #193 / 298
Yes
48
Facility 48
OH AVG 41
Rank #163 / 424
Private RoomsA+Molly Britt
87
Facility 87
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #89 / 247
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 6
Rank #232 / 239
Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus (Harrison West)
78
Facility 78
OH AVG 101
Rank #189 / 298
Yes
71
Facility 71
OH AVG 41
Rank #44 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+Caitlin Distel
83
Facility 83
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #164 / 247
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 6
Rank #1 / 239
Worthington Christian Village
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus (Olentangy High Bluffs)
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 101
Rank #227 / 298
No
30
Facility 30
OH AVG 41
Rank #272 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Tara Arnett
85
Facility 85
OH AVG 85.3
Rank #125 / 247
1
Facility 1
OH AVG 6
Rank #1 / 239
Ashford on Broad
AL
IL
RC
Columbus (Whitehall)
165
Facility 165
OH AVG 101
Rank #30 / 298
Yes
36
Facility 36
OH AVG 41
Rank #237 / 424
Studio / 1 BedA+Donna Moening-
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 6
Rank #199 / 239
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star
AL
IL
MC
RC
Columbus (Harrison West)-Yes
69
Facility 69
OH AVG 41
Rank #49 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedANiniana J. Thompson--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OH assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Ohio

Harrison on 5th by Senior Star is in Columbus, Ohio. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Residential care support

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Eligibility

General
Adults age 21+ meeting Medicaid financial and care-need requirements who live in an Ohio Department of Aging-certified assisted-living facility.
OH specifics
Medicaid assisted-living services require financial and care eligibility; room and board are a separate resident responsibility.

What it provides

  • Pays for covered care in an approved assisted-living facility; participants remain responsible for room and board.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
OH specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

PASSPORT Waiver

PASSPORT Waiver

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ who meet Medicaid financial eligibility and nursing-facility level-of-care requirements and seek care at home.
OH specifics
PASSPORT is a Medicaid waiver supporting eligible older Ohioans at home or in community settings instead of nursing facilities.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community-based services; including personal-care assistance; through the PASSPORT Medicaid waiver.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family and informal caregivers seeking support through the state aging network; individual services are assessed through local providers.

What it provides

  • Caregiver support through the Ohio aging network and local providers; funded under the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
OH specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.
OH specifics
Administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services effective April 6, 2026.

What it provides

  • Federally funded assistance with eligible household energy bills.
Homeowner tax relief

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption

Income limit
2026 application · $41,000 in qualifying total 2025 income, subject to grandfathering and special-category exceptions; state and county guidance governs income calculation.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying Ohio homeowners age 65+ or with permanent and total disability; the property must be the principal home and applicable income requirements must be met.
OH specifics
For tax year 2026 the standard exemption shields up to $29,700 of home value; it is not a $29,700 tax refund.

What it provides

  • Tax savings equal the applicable local taxes on exempt home value.
Know before you visit

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison on 5th by Senior Star

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Harrison on 5th by Senior Star in?
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star is in the Harrison West neighborhood of Columbus.
02 Is Harrison on 5th by Senior Star in a walkable area?
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star has a walk score of 69. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 Are pets allowed at Harrison on 5th by Senior Star?
Yes, Harrison on 5th by Senior Star allows residents to bring their pets.
04 Are there photos of Harrison on 5th by Senior Star?
Yes — there are 44 photos of Harrison on 5th by Senior Star in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does Harrison on 5th by Senior Star provide?
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
06 What is the address of Harrison on 5th by Senior Star?
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star is located at 579 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201.
07 What is the phone number of Harrison on 5th by Senior Star?
(614) 721-2035 will put you in contact with the team at Harrison on 5th by Senior Star.